When you love your work, it feels a bit like discovering a hidden door in the forest. The ordinary becomes enchanted. Here’s to finding the work that lights you up from the inside.

Remember when I suggested you do this? Did you do it? If not, there's still time to mark your calendar so you don't miss out! 🥰

Spotting a rainbow across the horizon after a storm is a thrill deep in my fantasy-writer soul. #rainbow #fantasy

I got the original inspiration for my middle grade fantasy novel Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar from a dream. Have you ever acted on a dream you just couldn’t get out of your thoughts? #kidlit #kidsbooks #dreaminspiration

New FREE Activity in the Nadavir Kids Club! Kids are invited on a magical reading adventure. Complete the quests to earn their place among the story-keepers of the 9 realms. Sign up for my newsletter at the link on the graphic below to join the fun! #kidsactivities #kidsbooks #kidlit

Ping’s faery rule #12: Get outside and fly with the birds whenever possible! Have you flown with the birds lately? Isn’t it about time you started? #middlegradenovel #reading #flying #kidlit storyoriginapp.com/universalboo...

Kids got talent!

Have you written a poem today? You know you want to! #poetry #NationalPoetryMonth

Frigg, Ping, Tip, and Cricall wish you a joyful Easter! #Easter

So many stories, one cozy place to discover them. Browse these selections and find the book that feels perfect for your kids. Go here to find the great books: storyoriginapp.com/to/4lJ4O5e #reading #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #Booksky

I’ve discovered that some days determination feels like a roaring dragon, & other days it’s more like a sleepy house cat. Either way, showing up for yourself counts. Every tiny choice, every “okay, let’s try again,” stacks up until you end the day with that quiet, satisfied glow.

Join the fairies in a wildflower dance. Rest your wings, then dance again! #fairies #fantasy #fantasybooks

Fantasy gives us permission to stretch beyond the edges of what we know. It insists that wonder is not childish but courageous. When we let our hearts believe, our minds discover enrichment that inspires our progress in this life. #fantasy #reading #fantasybooks #kidlit #books #Booksky

I'm so excited to be participating in this wonderful Authors Fair in Silverton, OR, on Sat, Apr 4th! I'll be giving a presentation at 3 pm on Creating a Reading Community for Kids & Parents! Silverton is the home of The Oregon Garden. Mark your calendar for a day of family fun! #authorfair #reading

Sometimes thinking inside the box can be magic! #creativity

A whole stack of adventures is waiting. Come meet your next favorite book. storyoriginapp.com/to/X3nLdjB #books #reading #booksky

When a book makes you laugh, cry, gasp, or clutch the pages…that’s when you know it’s touched your heart. What’s the last book that did that for you? #reading #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #allthefeels #booksky #kidlit

An unexpected joy of being an author is getting to pop into readers’ inboxes each month like a friendly book fairy. Then you sit down to write the thing and realize you have to conjure up something your readers will actually want to read. shorturl.at/YUW7o #writing #writinglife #booksky

What treasures have you discovered in a book lately? #reading #books #kidsbooks

Fantasy, friendship, and a heroine who refuses to give up! #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #booksky

Ladders made from stacks of books may not be the safest, but the risk may be worth it to reach that perfect book! #reading #bookshelves #books #booksky

If your "To Be Read" pile needs a little magic, mystery, or mayhem, we’ve got you covered. Check out the featured books! storyoriginapp.com/to/CWR77q0 #reading #tbrpile #KidsBooks #familybooks #booksky #kidlit

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Leprechauns love fantasy books! #StPatricksDay #leprechauns debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/03/lepr...

I’ve escaped into many imaginary worlds so far this year. What worlds in literature, real or imaginary, have you visited this year? #booksky #kidlit #books #reading

New FREE kids’ activity! The Nadavir Kids Club just added a Character Spin Wheel, perfect for crafty kiddos and creative classrooms. 58+ puzzles, stories, codes, coloring pages, jokes & more… all FREE. Join the magic at debcushman.com #kidlit #booksky #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #middlegradebooks

I’m deep into a scene for my kids' book where Tip struggles to control his elf magic during a game. I'm connecting elven nature magic with challenges human kids face learning something new, using a universal truth in that struggle: growth is messy, powerful, & rooted in patience. #kidlit #kidsbooks

Welcome to the world of Nadavir! Learn about the dwarves, faeries, elves, unicorns, and trolls in the Chronicles of Nadavir! debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/03/welc... #dwarves #faeries #unicorns #trolls #Fantasy #KidsBooks #childrensbooks

Grandparents bring the wisdom, kids bring the wonder, & bedtime stories bring them closer together. #kidsbooks #reading #kidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

Whatever it takes to get the job done!

Find both of my books at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1-7. Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar-FREE www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria-50% off www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #ebookweek26 #Smashwords

Learning is a superpower we carry with us. Once you’ve earned it, it’s yours. Growth isn’t about perfection; it’s about collecting little sparks of knowledge that light our way forward. What’s something you’ve learned recently that made you feel just a little more unstoppable? #education #learning

You just can't beat wise advice from a river!

I LOVE MARCH! Daffodils are peeking at me as I look out my kitchen window, giving me hope that spring is almost here!

Happy Read an Ebook Week! Find both of my books at a promotional price at @Smashwords from March 1 - March 7. Frigg’s Journey to Anasgar-FREE www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... Ping’s Mystery in Pixiandria-50% off www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... #ebookweek26 #Smashwords

Ping thought she belonged among the dwarves of Nadavir. But her life takes a surprising turn when she discovers she's the long-lost princess of Pixiandria. #kidlit #mglit #childrensbooks #middlegrade #pixiefairies #fairies #booksky

What has been your favorite reading journey? I'd say mine was any book where a girl took charge of her fate! Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman (unfortunately, no relation) would be a great example! #booksky #kidlit #reading #childrensbooks

Cereal, my breakfast go-to food. How about you?

Deadlines are tough! Interests always come first. 😊#deadlines

Want the scoop on how to market a book? Here's a totally serious, extremely scientific breakdown. 🙂 debcushmanwriter.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-... #BookMarketing #BookMarketingTips

Captured by ogres! Exhibited in a freak show! When Frigg dreamed of adventure, this was NOT what she expected. debcushman.com/books #kidlit #childrensbooks #reading #booksky

If your "To Be Read" pile needs a little magic, mystery, or mayhem, we’ve got you covered. Check out the featured books! storyoriginapp.com/to/CWR77q0 #reading #tbrpile #KidsBooks #familybooks #booksky #kidlit

What's your favorite backstory for a character? #fiction #reading #fantasy

I was interviewed on the podcast Northwest Book Talk about writing & building a reading community. Listen on Spotify or at northwestbooktalk.com/behind-the-s... #reading #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #Booksky

Sometimes the real magic isn’t on the first page but tucked away where only the curious look. #reading #books #booksky

Give your kids an adventure! #reading #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #booksky

Still searching for a willing dragon partner. Apparently they’re all booked for star dancing and moon skimming this season. If you spot one accepting riders, send them my way. #fantasy #dragon #kidlit

Have a lovely Valentine’s Day! #Valentinesday #love #LoveIsInTheAir

Frigg is always prepared. Are you? Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! #valentinesday #buysomecandy

Have you welcomed your imagination today?

Check out the books for your kids in our group promo. You'll find something here they will love enough to keep them entertained for hours! Because parents deserve a little escape, too. storyoriginapp.com/to/ug7aG7K